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Latham red raspberry

berry variety in zone 3b

Latham red raspberry in zone 3b

Latham · Rubus idaeus

Zone
3b -35°F to -30°F
Growing season
100 days
Chill needed
800 to 1600 below 45°F
Days to harvest
30 to 50

The verdict

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About Latham

Tart, firm, traditional flavor; fresh, processing, freezing. Old reliable summer-bearing variety, very cold-hardy and disease-tolerant.

Critical timing for zone 3b

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Common challenges in zone 3b

  • Short season
  • Winter desiccation
  • Site selection critical for fruit trees

Modified care for zone 3b

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Latham in adjacent zones

Other red raspberry varieties for zone 3b

Frequently asked questions

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Will Latham red raspberry grow in zone 3b?

Yes. Latham is recommended for USDA zones 3b through 6a, which includes zone 3b.

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Are there enough chill hours in zone 3b?

Red Raspberry needs 800 to 1600 chill hours. Zone 3b typically meets this range; check local microclimate against historical chill totals to confirm.

Image: "American red raspberry", by Lauren Markewicz, via iNaturalist, licensed under CC-BY Source.

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